Cessna 172 Safety Record

Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 6810 events recorded from 1974 to 2026.

6810

All Events

4223

Incidents

1048

Minor

542

Serious

960

Fatal (1802 fatalities)
Date Location Reg# Severity Damage Probable Cause
Nov 23, 1985 SUNIZONA, AZ N7130Q Minor destroyed Investigation pending
Nov 17, 1985 COLDWATER, OH N9896G Minor destroyed Investigation pending
Nov 17, 1985 MT CARMEL, IL N738PL Fatal (2) destroyed Investigation pending
Nov 08, 1985 WESTBROOK, TX N733SG Incident substantial Investigation pending
Nov 08, 1985 MONROE, LA N52995 Incident substantial Investigation pending
Nov 08, 1985 HAZELHURST, MS N8852U Incident substantial Investigation pending
Nov 03, 1985 GREER, SC N733KU Incident substantial Investigation pending
Nov 03, 1985 MILLINGTON, TN N35469 Minor substantial Investigation pending
Nov 03, 1985 MONCKS CORNER, SC N73171 Incident substantial Investigation pending
Oct 29, 1985 NORTH BEND, OR N8316B Serious — Investigation pending
Oct 27, 1985 FULLERTON, CA N98954 Minor substantial Investigation pending
Oct 27, 1985 ROCHESTER, NH N734PX Fatal (2) destroyed Investigation pending
Oct 27, 1985 FORT WALTON BCH, FL N5219F Minor substantial Investigation pending
Oct 25, 1985 GREAT VALLEY, NY N5486D Incident substantial Investigation pending
Oct 25, 1985 KREMLIN, OK N6069E Incident substantial Investigation pending
Oct 22, 1985 CLAYTON, GA N3177E Fatal (2) destroyed Investigation pending
Oct 19, 1985 HOUSTON, TX N9892Q Minor substantial Investigation pending
Oct 13, 1985 VACAVILLE, CA N64142 Minor substantial Investigation pending
Oct 12, 1985 LEBANON, OR N5790J Incident substantial Investigation pending
Oct 09, 1985 CALLVILLE BAY, NV N1585V Fatal (3) destroyed Investigation pending
Oct 07, 1985 SALINA, KS N1587E Incident substantial Investigation pending
Oct 06, 1985 MEDFORD, OR N7798X Minor destroyed Investigation pending
Oct 06, 1985 ST.PETERSBURG, FL N7602D Incident substantial Investigation pending
Oct 05, 1985 GUILFORD, MO N4016F Minor substantial Investigation pending
Oct 05, 1985 EMMETT, ID N2867Q Minor substantial Investigation pending
Disclaimer: This data is sourced from the NTSB Aviation Accident Database. NTSB events reflect reported accidents and incidents and do not necessarily indicate a defect in the aircraft type. Many events involve pilot error, weather conditions, maintenance issues, or other factors unrelated to the aircraft design. This information is provided for research purposes only — consult official NTSB reports for complete details.
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